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Thanks Guys

Anyone who can come up with a reason?

Cheers
Stig

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For quick identification of a plane on the ground, the last three digits were more important?

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You mean like a quick reminder, when talking/writing about the aircraft you only need to mention the last three digits?

Hmmm, well at least it's an idea.....

Cheers
Stig

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Maybe....

The rudders were produced elsewere and all got the number for the Wnr series 123xxx, they could then be fitted to any of the airframes wich got the 3 final numer for the Wnr serie.

Just a guess

Peter

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Further to your query, and as to the possible reason for this practice, another photo of W.Nr. 230 459 found by Michael Balss is even more intriguing : http://www.americanairmuseum.com/med...8yGmClPZb6RTVU

You can clearly see there was another W.Nr. (?) 581 painted at the base of the tail... I'm at a loss here.

Cheers
Marc

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Yes, that’s it. I’ve seen strength reports in ULTRA that list aircraft like this: “4 Bf 109 G-6: 160750, 751, 752, 753” (not from a real message, just an illustration of how they were sometimes written when there several in the same series).

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To Marc,

"581" is the grouping of the first 3 digits of a 4-digit manufacturer's number as opposed to the RLM W.Nr. These appear on a number of Ju 188s. I have seen references to manufacturer's numbers in addition to RLM W.Nr. for at least one other type.

ArtieBob

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Hello Marc and everyone,
I’ve posted on this before, but the numerals seen on some Ju 188 D-2’s below Werknummern on their tails (or in the case of Ju 188 A-3 LT’s, on their noses), are not WNrn. Rather, they are a codex (my designation) that was applied when the airframes were modified. The codex on Ju 188 D-2, WNr. 230459 (Post #4035), was 5581.
Other examples found on ATG-Leipzig-built Ju 188 D-2 near WNr. 230459 include:
230405 = 5679 D
230424 = 5747
230447 = 5588 D
230756 = 5224 D2 U3
Examples found on Siebel-Halle-built Ju 188 A-3 (LT) include:
190312 = 5222 S A3
190317 = 5309 A3 S
190319 = 5180 A3 S
Respectfully,
Steve Sheflin

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Dear ArtieBob and Steve,

Much indebted for your enlightening comments. This is now clear for me. Thanks again and Cheers

Marc

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